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After closing for a 100-day renovation, a Cary restaurant has reopened

Contemporary fine dining Indian restaurant, Urban Angeethi, has reopened their doors to customers after months of renovation. Located in Cary at 5033 Arco St, the eatery celebrated the grand reopening on Thursday, Nov. 5. The remodel includes more space, elevated interiors and a reinvented culinary experience. “After an extensive 100 days closure for transformation, Urban Angeethi has reopened with nearly double its original capacity, a stunning new interior, an elegant bar, and an entirely reimagined contemporary Indian fine-dining experience,” Chakshu Singh Agrawal, co-owner, said in an email. The restaurant gets its name from the traditional Indian angeethi, an open stove made from clay, metal or brick that is used for slow-cooking, roasting and heating rooms during colder months. For Urban Angeethi, the traditional stove evokes thoughts of “shared meals, slow conversations, and recipes passed through generations,” according to the website . Singh Agrawal personally designed and conceptualized the restaurant’s new interior, drawing on her experiences at one of India’s leading luxury hotel chains. She also oversees financial planning, staff development and guest relations at the reservation-only restaurant, per the website . The reinvented menu includes interpretations of Indian cuisine, lesser-known regional delicacies and signature creations through the offered foods and

Cary, NC · 5h

Raleigh News & Observer

Live roaches, no food thermometer: 2 Triangle restaurants get B grades

The News & Observer publishes a weekly roundup of restaurant sanitation scores to keep you up-to-date on the health grades at Triangle dining spots. Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The N&O previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated . Here are sanitation scores in Triangle counties from Nov. 3-9. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 73 restaurant inspections were completed Nov. 3-9. Two restaurants received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Dum N Grill (1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville) received a score of 87 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards. Violations include gnats at a sink, no sanitizing solution test strips or food thermometer available, employees not washing hands while switching tasks and an employee tasting cooked rice with gloved hands and then putting the excess rice back into the pot of cooked rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously has not previously

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Jim ‘N’ Nick’s Smokes Into Holly Springs, Bringing Triangle’s First Location This Week

Jim ‘N’ Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q is set to open its first Triangle location in Holly Springs on Wednesday, bringing the Alabama-born chain’s slow-smoked pulled pork, brisket and banana pudding to a new quick-casual spot at 115 Grand Hill Place. A grand opening celebration follows Thursday, complete with photo opportunities and a check presentation benefiting the Holly Springs Food Cupboard.

Holly Springs, NC · 2d

FOX8 News

Concerned mother starts online petition to fix dangerous Siler City intersection

SILER CITY, N.C. (WGHP) — Every day, Lizzi Clontz takes her kids to and from school and daycare along Silk Hope Liberty Road, which runs from Liberty into Siler City. One day last year, she lived through a nightmare. Coming to the blind intersection with Staley Snow Camp Road, another driver pulled away from the stop […]

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Pittsboro ethics case tests the line between hard questioning and misconduct

Pittsboro, NC – When Pittsboro commissioners take up allegations of ethics violations against Commissioner John Bonitz tonight, they will confront two questions that should not be collapsed into one: whether Bonitz should vote on a judgment of his own conduct, and whether the evidence establishes that he violated any of seven cited provisions of the town’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Pittsboro, NC · 2d

Willow and Hearth

Raleigh Homeowner Who Paid $1,900 For Off-Duty Officers Was Told His Halloween House Needs A Special Event Permit And Says My House Is Not A Special Event

Every Halloween, thousands of kids and parents pack the streets around Oakwood Avenue and East Street in Raleigh to see one very decorated house. This year, the man behind it […]

Raleigh, NC · 5h

Raleigh News & Observer

Upscale Italian restaurant chain expands into Raleigh at Crabtree mall location

A major restaurant group is expanding in the Triangle as the mall makeover continues at Crabtree Valley. The upscale Italian chain Maggiano’s will open a new location at Crabtree next year, taking over the former Brio space at the mall. Maggiano’s is usually connected with shopping malls, but there’s currently only one location in the Triangle — at Durham’s Streets at Southpoint mall. Crabtree Valley owner Macerich confirmed the addition of Maggiano’s in an email. “Maggiano’s Little Italy has built its name on classic Italian-American dining, memorable experiences and timeless flavors, and it is exactly the kind of brand that becomes part of the destination,” said Guy Mercurio, Macerich’s vice president and director of national restaurant leasing, in an email. “As Crabtree’s redevelopment continues, we’re focused on adding more entertainment and bringing dining, retail and entertainment together to create a destination guests want to return to,” he wrote. “Maggiano’s strengthens that mix alongside both established names and distinctive new concepts.” Brio closed last year, a move that surprised many in the Triangle and coincided with the brand filing for bankruptcy in August 2025. The restaurant had been open for 15 years and left North Carolina without any Brio locations. Maggiano’s

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USA TODAY Sports Media Group

UNC announces kickoff time for final 2026 road football game

Thanks to their 38-21 win at UConn last weekend , the North Carolina Tar Heels need just one more victory to reach bowl eligibility. UNC hosts Louisville , which is still in competition for the final ACC Championship Game, on November 14 at 7 p.m. North Carolina then travels to Virginia on Nov. 21, followed by Senior Day against NC State on Thanksgiving Saturday. On Monday, the Tar Heels just learned kickoff time for The South's Oldest Rivalry, as they'll start at 12:30 p.m. against the Cavaliers . UNC and UVA treated fans to an overtime thriller in Kenan Stadium last fall, with North Carolina losing 17-16 on a failed, 2-point attempt in overtime. The Tar Heels and Cavaliers played scoreless third and fourth quarters, then traded opening drive scores in the extra time period. UVA struck first with a J'Mari Taylor touchdown, followed by a Will Bettridge extra point. North Carolina countered with a Davion Gause touchdown, but the ensuing 2-point try fell inches short of the goal line. The South’s Oldest Rivalry set for 12:30 p.m. on The CW pic.twitter.com/R4XrmohTTk — Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) November 9, 2026 UNC is trending in the right direction this fall, already surpassing

Chapel Hill, NC · 1d

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These 10 U.S. Cities Top the Quality-of-Life Rankings

A bigger paycheck means less if the rent swallows it. A beautiful neighborhood loses some appeal when getting to work takes your entire morning. When Americans imagine a better place to live, the wish list usually comes down to everyday life feeling more manageable. But which cities deliver? The answer depends on who measures quality... The post These 10 U.S. Cities Top the Quality-of-Life Rankings appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Raleigh News & Observer

Famous for a 5-pound burrito, a Chapel Hill restaurant is closing after 30 years

After three decades, a fixture on Franklin Street will close its doors for good next month. The Mexican restaurant Bandido’s Mexican Cafe announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10 that it will close permanently next month, with its last service slated for Dec. 11. Owner Antoni Sustaita said soaring food and labor costs led to the restaurant’s closing after more than 30 years in business. “Two months ago, lettuce was $28 a case,” he said. “I just paid $100 a case recently. Tomatoes are $60 a case. Cheese was $45 now it’s $90. And we can’t raise prices to match; people won’t pay that much.” Sustaita and his family opened Bandido’s in 1994 as one of the few Mexican restaurants in Chapel Hill at the time. Now with a crowded market and rising costs, he said now was the time to close. “We had a good run, but I’m tired of the wrestle and tired of the fight,” Sustaita said. “I see the writing on the wall. I don’t see the economy getting much better, and it would have to get majorly better.” Bandido’s is perhaps most famous for its El Gigante Burrito, a 5-pound burrito that earns diners a free t-shirt

Chapel Hill, NC · 1d

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Friends mourn Wake cyclist killed in crash: ‘There's no more rides together'

Paul Guthrie is one of many who first got to know Patrick Turner from the seat of a bike. The pair didn’t have hometowns in common — Turner was from Cary and Guthrie from Portage, Michigan — but their paths crossed while cycling from North Carolina’s mountains to its coastline, a statewide trek completed by hundreds of cyclists each year. It was there that the two bonded over their shared love of biking, the outdoors and their previous professions in science. “He was just a really nice guy,” Guthrie said of Turner on Monday. “Very enthusiastic, friendly, always had a smile, always had something to say.” On Saturday morning, Turner, 63, was one of more than 20 cyclists struck by a driver — who investigators believe was impaired — while on a weekly group ride through parts of Wake County. Turner died from his injuries, and seven other cyclists were hospitalized. Donald Robert Morris-Jones, 76, is accused of driving into the cyclists and killing Turner on Optimist Farm Road in Holly Springs. Morris-Jones could face a lifetime in prison if convicted. He faces 20 charges, including death by vehicle, a felony, and driving while impaired, The News & Observer previously

Wake County, NC · 2d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

How social media reacted to UNC pulling away from Wyoming on Tuesday

It doesn't matter how pretty a game is, just if your team wins. The North Carolina Tar Heels played two different halves of basketball against Wyoming on Tuesday night , with their second half showcasing the potential for how good this season can be. UNC overcame another poor rebounding performance, shot the basketball well and beat the Cowboys, 76-63, to remain undefeated. Wyoming (2-1) trailed by just two points at halftime, thanks to their sizable advantage in the offensive rebounding department. The noticeably-shorter Cowboys won the rebounding battle, 43-37, with nine more on the offensive glass. Michael Malone ripped into his guys at halftime, which worked in the final 20 minutes. North Carolina boxed out much better and limited second-chance points. The Tar Heels shot 50 percent as a team, with four players in double-figures. UNC's defense, anchored by Sayon Keita in his best performance, held Wyoming to a 36% mark overall and 26% from 3-point land. North Carolina has kinks to work out, but that goes for any new team. The Tar Heels have a deeper squad, which Malone raved about after their preseason opener vs. USC . Terrence Brown and Isaiah Denis scored 14 apiece on Tuesday night,

Chapel Hill, NC · 20h

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Fresh Talent, Familiar Culture Fuel NC State's Next Chapter

The 2026-27 edition of the NC State wrestling team will look a lot different than the squad that competed at last year’s ACC Championship. Only four starters return at the same weight they competed in last postseason. “We brought in a lot of new guys — a big freshman class and some transfers,” said head coach Pat Popolizio, who enters his 15th season leading the Wolfpack program. “This preseason has been very impactful, and it pulls the team together. When you get everyone working, it really pulls your team culture together, and that's something we've been noticing as a staff, so it's very impactful at this point. “You see the growth, especially with new guys. You see a lot of growth in the preseason and guys have been working hard. I like our focus, the commitment, all the things we're looking for. Our guys have been delivering.” Despite all the new faces, and as many as three battles for starting spots — 125, 133 and 197 pounds — that need to be worked out during the first semester, the mission for NC State has not changed for a squad that has finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships

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Raleigh Man, 57, Jailed After Fatal Hit on Spring Forest Road Pedestrian

4900 Spring Forest Rd. — Approximate Location of Fatal Pedestrian Crash. A 57-year-old Raleigh man was behind bars Tuesday morning after court records say he struck and killed a pedestrian on Spring Forest Road the night before. Victor Manuel Sanchez-Hernandez faces charges of misdemeanor death by vehicle, driving with no operator's license and failure to reduce speed following the crash, which happened around 6 p.m. Monday.

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Wake County Keeps Arrest Website Alive, Removes All Mugshots Nov. 23

Wake County's online arrest record portal isn't shutting down after all, but it's about to look very different. Starting Nov. 23, the site will show only the last 30 days of arrests, and mugshots will disappear from the page entirely, with that older information shifted to a pair of public kiosks in Raleigh, according to county officials.

Wake County, NC · 9h

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Perfect Night: Denis Sparks Tar Heels Past Wyoming

Behind a breakout performance from Isaiah Denis and another strong showing from its bench, North Carolina held off a pesky Wyoming squad for a hard-fought victory Tuesday night at the Dean E. Smith Center. While the final margin was comfortable, Wyoming made Carolina earn it. The Cowboys stayed within striking distance for much of the evening by dominating the glass and cashing in on second-chance opportunities. UNC eventually used its depth and offensive efficiency to create separation in the second half.

Chapel Hill, NC · 19h

Raleigh News & Observer

How police found a man they say stole $380,000 worth of property from Raleigh homes

After a pattern of burglaries in north and southwest Raleigh in May, the Raleigh Police Department announced Tuesday it is charging a man accused of similar robberies in Greensboro. Stephen Neal Trotter Jr., 52, will face 40 felony charges related to second-degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering and larceny of a firearm, police said. The break-ins began May 15, when an unknown suspect targeted homes of victims who were out of town between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., police said. The suspect used a prying tool to break in through side and back doors, taking an estimated $380,000 worth of silverware sets, jewelry, watches, security safes and firearms, police said. The Greensboro connection Raleigh police analysts created multiple crime pattern reports and shared them with law enforcement agencies across the state. The Greensboro Police Department responded and provided several pieces of evidence from similar burglaries in the Greensboro area that linked Trotter with the Raleigh burglaries, Raleigh police said. Surveillance footage shared by Greensboro police also showed a suspect who matched the suspect seen on surveillance footage from the Raleigh burglaries, Raleigh police said. Trotter is currently being held in the Forsyth County jail, Raleigh police

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Chick-fil-A Is Testing 4 New Breakfast Sandwiches in Raleigh and Tampa

Chick-fil-A fans in North Carolina and Tampa could soon have four new breakfast options to try. The popular chicken chain is testing a new lineup of waffle breakfast sandwiches in select markets, including Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida. The limited-time test begins November 16, giving customers in both cities...

Raleigh News & Observer

NC State lost two senior defenders against Duke. Will they return?

The N.C. State depth chart looks different this week, missing two key defenders. Safety Ronnie Royal and linebacker Popo Aguirre did not appear on the two-deep released Monday, following injuries sustained during the Duke game. The two “look to miss some time,” according to the weekly game notes. Interim head coach Todd Goebbel, however, did not provide details during his weekly availability. Cornerback and team captain Brian Nelson said the two were in the locker room after the game. Goebbel was unable to answer specific health questions during the postgame news conference but said the staff will “take it one day at a time and make sure, at the end of the day, we protect these young men.” Royal and Aguirre left the game in the third quarter Saturday game after a helmet-to-helmet collision. Medical professionals evaluated them on the field for six minutes, preparing to carry both players off the field on medical backboards. The two were ultimately able to sit up and walk off the field, with assistance. Attending staff removed Royal’s shoulder pads and helmet before he returned to the locker room. Aguirre led the Wolfpack with eight total tackles, including half a tackle for loss. Royal